National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan addresses the event

65 years ago, under the support of Tran Lao Kho’s family and local villagers, late Laotian President Cayson Phonvihan built up the Laotian revolutionary stronghold and Isala village force as the predecessor of the Laos People’s Army.

A revolutionary historical relic representing Vietnam and Laos opens in Son La province.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said the relic reflects the solidarity between Vietnam and Laos in their struggle for national defense: “The sacred and special relations between Vietnam and Laos have been illustrated in a poem by President Ho Chi Minh where he compared the ties as deeper than the Mekong River. President Cayson Phonvihan also praised relations and the comprehensive alliance as unprecedented in world revolutionary history.”

Laotian National Assembly Speaker Pany Yathotu hoped that the relic will educate younger generations about the glorious history of the fighting alliance.